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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.52, 1,314.45 and 415.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.52, 1,314.45 and 415.70 is: 622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.52 : 1,314.45 = 415.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.52/1,314.45 = 415.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.52x = 1,314.45 × 415.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.52x = 546,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,416.87/877.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.68

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